Monte's 04 Build Thread
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Yeah lol we just replaced all the crappers in thw house so there's 3 crappers! LOL
Yeah Brett i wasn't very happy when we flipped the bed it looked good until i started wire brushing it and whwn i was standing i it before it was pulled i could feel/hear the spot welds breaking.
I think the expy is jealous i went to leave the office today and my passenger rear tire was dead flat. Took and hour to change with the goddamn jack ford gives you lol.
Yeah Brett i wasn't very happy when we flipped the bed it looked good until i started wire brushing it and whwn i was standing i it before it was pulled i could feel/hear the spot welds breaking.
I think the expy is jealous i went to leave the office today and my passenger rear tire was dead flat. Took and hour to change with the goddamn jack ford gives you lol.
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Agreed, some of the best work gets done when your tired and not overcomplicating things! lol well at work it at least worked that way.
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They are ebay harley lamps with clear side reflectors and mini d2s Xlens projectors from the retrofit source. Justin has done the mini h1s with great results unfortunately i can get output pics just yet but i am teying to get my headlight switches hooked up so we can compare.
I believe the fx-r projectors are even better than ours as well.
I believe the fx-r projectors are even better than ours as well.
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From all the comparisons I have seen the fx-r seem to have a really nice overall package with clean cut-off, beam width and uniform output. The size is really impressive given it fits nicely in many housings. The RX350 is decent too but a single bixenon thats clean is a great option.
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Yeah personally i have not seen the fx-r's in person so i dont know if they would fit in an 05 housing or not i would say 99-04 and 08+ definitely though. I plan to do them in my Expedition eventually once i see how i like these on the truck.
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Just found a local white 08+ (pre 13 with the upper body line) new tailgate for $375 they have 3 and they are complete! It's a utility bed place so i am going to give them a call today! No step or camera but i am going to upgrade to the handle camera not the ford emblem one because i hate the way the emblem camera looks IMO, I will also get a rear matching emblem for it to match my front one and get her repainted to match obviously. No step though because i feel like that is going to be an expensive upgrade that i wont really use since I'm 6'5" and can still almost step into the bed, If its a cheap swap ($200ish) maybe i will down the line though.
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That's a good price, maybe another 150-200 for a decent paint job. Also you can remove the lock cylinder and have it key matched to yours for cheap.
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Off topic but I've got this crazy idea to turn my rear bench into two bucket small bucket seats and move my 08 console to the back and making a custom one up front. I wanted to make the 08 console hold a sub in the bottom and make two small ones for under the seats am i crazy? lol. If i ever drive more then 3 people we take the Expedition or the fiance's focus because i need my seat all the way back to be able to drive without catching m foot on the pedals when trying to drive/brake lol.
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I love your modification ADD.... I agree with Bent on the leg room.
I vote that you try duplicoloring the tailgate to match. It's cheaper lol. If it doesn't look right, have it professionally done.
I vote that you try duplicoloring the tailgate to match. It's cheaper lol. If it doesn't look right, have it professionally done.
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That's funny. Maybe we can get a mod to change the postmaster thing to I have modification ADD.
Edit: just realized someone changed it too Bank Account liquidator.
Edit: just realized someone changed it too Bank Account liquidator.
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Lol i changed it in my options because i love modding things my fiance says i keep liquefying my account even though she cant see it and doesn't realize i put 3/4 of my money away for us most of the time unless i need to fix something.
I do agree with legroom in the back however since i never drive it if it more than my fiance and myself though lol...realistically i am trying to find a use for my 08 console after i make my custom one. I wanted to put it in the 95 originally and i probably still will.
If you guys have a funnier thing than bank account liquidator let me know lol
I do agree with legroom in the back however since i never drive it if it more than my fiance and myself though lol...realistically i am trying to find a use for my 08 console after i make my custom one. I wanted to put it in the 95 originally and i probably still will.
If you guys have a funnier thing than bank account liquidator let me know lol
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Matt,
Your truck is like that unbelievably hot stripper with some jaw dropping T & A... she is beautiful to look at, you love spending your free time in her, and when she needs something, you are there to make it rain cash
But like all strippers she has rough past and needs attention in the right areas to keep her from falling apart.
I don't think that will fit in the postmaster thing though... I'll keep thinking lol
Your truck is like that unbelievably hot stripper with some jaw dropping T & A... she is beautiful to look at, you love spending your free time in her, and when she needs something, you are there to make it rain cash
But like all strippers she has rough past and needs attention in the right areas to keep her from falling apart.
I don't think that will fit in the postmaster thing though... I'll keep thinking lol
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Matt,
Your truck is like that unbelievably hot stripper with some jaw dropping T & A... she is beautiful to look at, you spending your free time in her, and when she needs something, you are there to make it rain cash
But like all strippers she has rough past and needs attention in the right areas to keep her from falling apart.
I don't think that will fit in the postmaster thing though... I'll keep thinking lol
Your truck is like that unbelievably hot stripper with some jaw dropping T & A... she is beautiful to look at, you spending your free time in her, and when she needs something, you are there to make it rain cash
But like all strippers she has rough past and needs attention in the right areas to keep her from falling apart.
I don't think that will fit in the postmaster thing though... I'll keep thinking lol